Bills set to open new stadium hosting the Lions in a primetime matchup
Josh Allen is more focused on the outcome than the setting as the Buffalo Bills prepare to play the first regular-season game at their new Highmark Stadium by hosting the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Aside from featuring numerous musical acts, including OneRepublic’s halftime performance, the outing features two of the NFL’s most potent offenses. Both teams face a short turnaround, but the Lions also will have to contend with a raucous road environment.
The new facility has a vertical seating arrangement and a canopy designed to project the clamor to near-deafening levels on the field.
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